{"id":449481,"date":"2026-02-06T21:40:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/449481\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:40:18","slug":"sharks-equipment-breakdown-macklin-celebrini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/449481\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharks Equipment Breakdown: Macklin Celebrini"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hockey gear is an excellent way for a player to express themself both stylistically and performance-wise.<\/p>\n

Sure, most NHLers have a specific brand they partner with, but it isn\u2019t just for looks. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is a CCM athlete, but his gear is tailored to his style of play. In this series, I will go over each San Jose Sharks player\u2019s gear using the tools on PuckPedia and GearGeek.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Stick: CCM Vizion (2025)<\/p>\n

The Vizion was first released in 2025, and Celebrini is one of the first NHLers to use it regularly. The stick has an ultra-low kick point, meaning the flex will happen closer to the blade at the bottom of the shaft. A kick point is one of the most important things for a player. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Celebrini\u2019s low kick point allows him to get his quick-release snap-shot off as effectively as possible. With just a simple flick of the wrist, the Sharks center can let the stick do the work and fire his elite wrist\/snap-shot.<\/p>\n

Most players use a custom stick blade, which isn\u2019t publicly available. Celebrini likely has a lower flex, in the 70-85 range if I had to guess. His tape job focused on the toe of his blade.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jan 29, 2026; Edmonton, AB, Canada; during San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers<\/a> at Rogers Place. Photo: Sport Shots \/ Dean TaitCredit: Dean Tait \u2013 Sport Shots<\/p>\n

SHD has written about Will Smith\u2019s<\/a> stick choice before, but he\u2019s a good example of what a stick change can do for a player.<\/p>\n

Skates: CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro<\/p>\n

The most essential piece of gear for any hockey player is their skates. A player needs skates that are comfortable and deliver durable, elite performance. Some cosmetic customizations are common on players\u2019 wheels (e.g., a number on the tongue, blade laser engraving), but some companies can make the boot an exact copy of a player\u2019s foot.<\/p>\n

A shift in hockey skates has happened to one-piece boots. Just five years ago, companies would have a two-piece boot with a toe cap that could cause issues. With the FT8 Pros, that isn\u2019t the case, as the Sharks centerman has a one-piece boot. This allows for easier energy transfers with each stride. <\/p>\n

Per Pure Hockey, \u201cThe CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro ice hockey skates are the new standard for on-ice performance with a FORS Composite construction, One-Piece boot and optimal comfort throughout. The new technologies and excellent performance benefits found in this skate make it CCM\u2019s best JetSpeed skate ever engineered.\u201d<\/p>\n

Celebrini isn\u2019t the fastest player, but his skating is explosive, and his edgework is top-notch. He asks a lot of his skates, and they respond with ease. <\/p>\n

The stock version of the FT8 Pro comes with a STEP Blacksteel blade, but some players prefer different brands. Celebrini\u2019s skate is all CCM, including the white blade holder right below the boot. Some players will use a different holder from their skate brand due to where their body is pitched (leaning) on the ice.<\/p>\n

Like stick blades, what each player gets their skates sharpened at isn\u2019t publicly available.<\/p>\n

Gloves: CCM JetSpeed FT1<\/p>\n

Gloves are the most underappreciated item of any player\u2019s hockey gear. They need to be protective, flexible, and durable. Some players will use multiple pairs of gloves in a single game. Whether it is superstition or just a feeling, if a glove doesn\u2019t fit the hand right, then it won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe FT1 gloves will fit players\u2019 hands a bit tighter than the other lines, but emphasize mobility and flexibility. The Pro Flex Thumb gives the thumb a full range of motion for a better stick feel and, ultimately, better control of the puck,\u201d GearGeek writes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Helmet: CCM Super Tacks X<\/p>\n

One of the coolest things in hockey gear is the new way hockey helmet padding is being made. The CCM Super Tacks uses a 3D-printed spider-web-type padding.<\/p>\n

\"\"Via Purehockey.com<\/p>\n

The webbing allows for a harder impact, with more pressure being absorbed. The safety of every hockey player\u2019s head is critical. Concussions are dangerous (I\u2019ve had my fair share), and the Tacks X helmet is one of the most protective.<\/p>\n

It is also very comfortable (I\u2019ve tried it on: the most comfortable helmet I\u2019ve worn) and very breathable. It is lightweight and not bulky.<\/p>\n

Celebrini\u2019s gear is publicly available in its stock version. Here\u2019s a breakdown of how much it will cost to match the San Jose Sharks superstar\u2019s gear: All prices from PureHockey.com<\/p>\n

Stick: $274.99 (2025 model is on sale as the 2026 model has just been released)
Skates: $1,229.99
Gloves: $249.99
Helmet: $499.99<\/p>\n

Comment below what Sharks player you want to see next, and any information on gear you think could be interesting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hockey gear is an excellent way for a player to express themself both stylistically and performance-wise. Sure, most…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":449482,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5127],"tags":[11932,5,15679,501,4,519,168,5306,5305,1780,54463,24660],"class_list":{"0":"post-449481","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-jose-sharks","8":"tag-ccm-hockey","9":"tag-hockey","10":"tag-hockey-equipment","11":"tag-macklin-celebrini","12":"tag-nhl","13":"tag-san-jose","14":"tag-san-jose-sharks","15":"tag-sanjose","16":"tag-sanjosesharks","17":"tag-sharks","18":"tag-sharks-equipment-breakdown","19":"tag-sj-sharks"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/116025860755664925","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/449481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=449481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/449481\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/449482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=449481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=449481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=449481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}